Mid-Level Commercial & Regulatory Litigation Associate

Holland & Knight LLP; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland & Knight LLP in Birmingham, AL is seeking a litigation associate with 3–5 years of transferrable experience for a fast-paced practice group. The ideal candidate has strong litigation procedure background, including drafting motions, and experience managing discovery in complex matters.

The role requires exceptional research and writing, client and opposing counsel interaction, and a commitment to outstanding service.

Qualifications

• Significant litigation procedure experience, including drafting motions.
• Experience managing discovery in complex cases.
• Strong academic background with excellent research and writing skills.
• Ability to interface directly with clients and opposing counsel.
• Licensed to practice law in Alabama; Birmingham resident.

Responsibilities

• Manage a workload of commercial, regulatory, and general litigation matters.
• Draft motions and handle discovery in complex cases.
• Interface directly with clients and opposing counsel.
• Collaborate with a senior litigation team on a partnership-track path.

Skills

Litigation experience

Motions drafting

Discovery management

Client communication

Legal research and writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission Alabama

Job description

Overview

• Required experience includes significant litigation procedure, such as drafting motions, and managing discovery in complex cases.
• The role involves direct interaction with clients and opposing counsel.
• The case workload for this position will include commercial, regulatory, and general litigation matters.
• This is a partnership track position.
• Candidates must reside in the Birmingham, Alabama area at or prior to the time of hire.
• The default working location is in the office, with an expectation to be onsite full time and no fewer than three business days per week.

Posting details

The Birmingham office of Holland & Knight has an immediate opportunity for a litigation associate with 3-5 years of transferrable experience for its fast‑paced, multi‑faced litigation practice group. The ideal candidate should have significant experience with litigation procedure, including drafting motions, and experience managing discovery in complex cases. The candidate must have an exceptional academic background, excellent research and writing skills, and the ability and desire to interface directly with clients and opposing counsel. Case workload will include commercial, regulatory, and litigation matters. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, a deep commitment to client service, community involvement, and the ability to multi‑task and appropriately prioritize matters is essential. Holland & Knight offers a collegial and collaborative environment and provides its professionals with a large international platform and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and advancement. This role, which is a partnership track position, offers the opportunity to work as part of a highly experienced litigation team, including partners, senior counsel, and associates, with a long history of collaboration and client service excellence. Candidates must reside in the Birmingham, AL area at or prior to the time of hire and must be licensed to practice law in Alabama. This role should consider its default working location to be in the office and will be expected to be onsite full time and no fewer than three business days per week. Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.